Obesity resources

CaptionCenter for Child Obesity

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Do you think your child is overweight? The Center for Child Obesity is a great resource for parents who are concerned their child is obese and are interested in a program, like SHAPEDOWN, that can help them adopt healthier eating habits.

Do you think your child is overweight? The Center for Child Obesity is a great resource for parents who are concerned their child is obese and are interested in a program, like SHAPEDOWN, that can help them adopt healthier eating habits. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

If you are interested in the scientific trends and advancements that may one day lead to a slimmer, fitter America, check out ObesityInAmerica.Org. The website, which is a collaboration between The Endocrine Society and The Hormone Foundation, has the latest statistics on obesity as well as a...

If you are interested in the scientific trends and advancements that may one day lead to a slimmer, fitter America, check out ObesityInAmerica.Org. The website, which is a collaboration between The Endocrine Society and The Hormone Foundation, has the latest statistics on obesity as well as a... (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Adult obesity rates have doubled since 1980 and childhood obesity rates have more than tripled, according to the non-profit organization Trust for America's Health. TFAH is fighting for the country to adopt a National Strategy to Combat Obesity to address this crisis.

Adult obesity rates have doubled since 1980 and childhood obesity rates have more than tripled, according to the non-profit organization Trust for America's Health. TFAH is fighting for the country to adopt a National Strategy to Combat Obesity to address this crisis. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's goal is to reverse the epidemic of childhood obesity by 2015. The nation's largest philanthropy devoted exclusively to health wants to improve access to affordable, healthy foods and increase opportunities for physical activity in schools and communities.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's goal is to reverse the epidemic of childhood obesity by 2015. The nation's largest philanthropy devoted exclusively to health wants to improve access to affordable, healthy foods and increase opportunities for physical activity in schools and communities.